Mar 28, 2024  
2022-23 Catalog 
    
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Course Descriptions


 
  
  • HIST 4550 - Southeast Asian History

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: A survey of the political, economic, social and cultural development of Southeast Asia from the pre-modern era to the present, with particular emphasis given to the 19th and 20th centuries.
  
  • HIST 4570 - Islamic Civilization

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description:

    This course will examine the history of Islam from the 7th century to the present. It will discuss key theological developments, the spread of the religion and its diverse forms, and its effects on culture, art, and science.

  
  • HIST 4590 GLB - Middle Eastern History

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Description: A survey of the political, economic, social and cultural development of the Middle East from the rise of Islam to the present with particular emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries.
  
  • HIST 4610 GLB - History of Africa

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, odd years
    Description: Africa from earliest times to the twentieth century, with emphasis on the Sub-Sahara from its ancient kingdoms through the travails of the slave trade, European colonialism, and the independence movement.
  
  • HIST 4630 - History of Ancient and Colonial Latin America

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, even years
    Description: History of ancient Native Latin America through the Spanish and Portuguese takeover and colonization.
  
  • HIST 4650 - Modern Latin America

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, even years
    Description: A survey of the political, economic, social and cultural developments of the Latin American nations to the present.
  
  • HIST 4670 - History of Mexico

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, odd years
    Description: A survey from ancient Native American times, the colonial experience, and the nation including the U.S. Southwest until 1848.
  
  • HIST 4700 GLB - The U.S. and East Asia: War, Revolution, and Modernization

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: This course will survey major developments involving the U.S. in East Asia in the 20th century. Wars, revolution, and modernization resulted from direct encounters with the Philippines, China, Japan, and Vietnam, making these among the consequential episodes in world history.
  
  • HIST 4710 - Special Issues and Topics in American History

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: When offered will focus on a specific and detailed subject in American History. Students may repeat this course for credit when the topic offered is substantially different than the previous class.
    May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 9 credit hours.
  
  • HIST 4720 - Special Issues and Topics in European History

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Description: When offered will focus on a specific and detailed subject in European History. Students may repeat this course for credit when the topic offered is substantially different than the previous class.
    May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 9 credit hours.
  
  • HIST 4730 - Special Issues and Topics in Global and Comparative History

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem odd years
    Description: When offered will focus on a specific and detailed subject in global or comparative history. Students may repeat this course for credit when the topic offered is substantially different than the previous class.
    May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 9 credit hours.
  
  • HIST 4810 - Experimental Course

    Credits: (3)
    Experimental
    Description: Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. 
    May be repeated for a total maximum of 6 credit hours.
    Note: This course is offered as needed.
  
  • HIST 4830 - Directed Readings

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Independent reading under the supervision of a department member on special topics in History. For each hour of credit approximately 1500 pages of material will be read. A written assignment on this material will also be completed. No more than three hours will count towards a major or minor.
    Pre-requisite(s): Instructor approval.
  
  • HIST 4860 INT - Internships in Historical Studies

    Credits: (1-6)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Open to all students. Faculty supervised off-campus internships in public history institutions. Each internship is individually established and provides students with practical experience and the opportunity to apply and learn new professional skills. Six hours of internship are required for the Public History Emphasis. No more than six hours will count towards a major or minor.
    Pre-requisite(s): Junior-class standing and permission of instructor and field supervisor.
    May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 9 credit hours.
  
  • HIST 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs

    Credits: (1-6)
    Workshop
    Description: Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
    May be repeated for credit under unique course titles. Only six hours may count toward major or minor.
  
  • HIST 4985 - Historical Research and Methods

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: This course teaches research and writing skills and is designed to prepare History students for History 4990.  Students will learn how to find a research topic, develop a thesis, identify primary sources, cite those sources, and prepare a research proposal.  The course will expose students to models of good historical writing and argumentation which will serve as models for their own writing.
  
  • HIST 4990 - Senior Seminar

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: A seminar for History majors requiring the completion of an extensive thesis project.
    Pre-requisite(s): HIST 4985 .
  
  • HIST 6830 - Directed Readings

    Credits: (1-3)
    Description: Independent readings under the supervision of a department member on special topics in History. For each hour of credit approximately 1500 pages of material will be read. A written assignment on this material will also be completed.
    Pre-requisite(s): Instructor approval.
    No more than three hours will count towards a major or minor.
    Note: This course is offered as needed.
  
  • HLTH 1020 LS - Science and Application of Human Nutrition

    Credits: (3)
    Description: (available online)  Human nutrition is the platform to study the nature and integration of science across disciplines and in society through applied problem solving and data analysis. Nutritional balance and good health are explored in context of the levels of organization, metabolism and homeostasis, genetics and evolution, and ecological interactions.
    This course is taught Web enhanced.
  
  • HLTH 1030 SS - Healthy Lifestyles

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Online
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Online
    Description: A systematic approach to promote health enhancing behaviors related to the prevention of disease and achievement of optimal health. Focuses on the total person with a consideration of the mental, emotional, intellectual, social, physical, and environmental dimensions which impact human health.
  
  • HLTH 1110 - Stress Management

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Online
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Online
    Description: An introductory course focusing on the causes of stress, recognizing personal stressors and life change management for stress control.
  
  • HLTH 1300 - First Aid: Responding to Emergencies

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 1st Blk
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: 1st Blk
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 1st Blk
    Description: Training the lay person to respond correctly in emergencies and act as the first link in the emergency medical service system. Course leads to American Red Cross certification in Adult, Infant and Child CPR and First Aid: Responding to Emergencies.
    Cross listed with Athletic Training.
  
  • HLTH 2220 - Prenatal and Infant Nutrition

    Credits: (2)
    Description: This course focuses on nutrition and diet as they apply to birth outcome, the maintenance of maternal health, and the growth of the infant. Breastfeeding and community programs will be discussed in support of maternal and infant health.
    Pre-requisite(s): NUTR 1020  or HLTH 1020 .
  
  • HLTH 2300 - Emergency Response

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 2nd Blk
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Meets the needs of the non-health care professional who has a duty to respond in an emergency. Provides more skills and in-depth training than the First Aid: Responding to Emergencies course. Course leads to American Red Cross certification in Emergency Response and CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
    Cross listed with RHS 2300 .
  
  • HLTH 2400 - Mind/Body Wellness

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Promotion of emotional wellness and understanding the body, mind, spirit connection. Required by the Utah State Board of Education for endorsement in health education.
  
  • HLTH 2420 - Childhood and Adolescent Nutrition

    Credits: (2)
    Description: The effects of nutrition and diet on child growth, health and behavior are explored from toddler through adolescence. The processes of growth and puberty provide the foundations for understanding nutritional support. Common nutritionally-related problems such as obesity, anemia, and eating disorders are also addressed.
    Pre-requisite(s): NUTR 1020  or HLTH 1020 .
  
  • HLTH 2700 - Consumer Health

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, 1st Blk, Online
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Knowledge and skills relating to consumption of health products and services, including advertising and health, quackery, alternative health care, economics of health care, etc.
  
  • HLTH 2800 - Individual Projects

    Credits: (1-3)
    Description: A comprehensive study or project in the field of Health Education. Hours to be arranged.
    May be repeated 2 times up to 3 credit hours.
    Note: This course is offered as needed.
  
  • HLTH 2890 INT - Cooperative Work Experience

    Credits: (1-6)
    Description: Open to all students in Health who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department.
    May be repeated 5 times up to 6 credit hours.
    Note: This course is offered as needed.
  
  • HLTH 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs

    Credits: (1-6)
    Workshop
    Description: Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
    May be repeated for a total maximum of 6 credit hours.
    Note: This course is taught as needed.
  
  • HLTH 3000 - Foundations of Health Promotion

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Online
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Emerging trends and roles of health education within occupational, medical, community, and school settings including history, philosophy, current practices.
    Pre-requisite(s): HLTH 1030 .
  
  • HLTH 3050 - School Health Program

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Designed to prepare the prospective teacher for their responsibilities in administering the functions of the School Health Program, including: health services, healthful school environment, and health education.
  
  • HLTH 3100 - Applications of Technology in Health Promotion

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: This course is an exploration of current and future uses of technology in the health promotion fields.
    Pre-requisite(s): Completion of Computer & Information Literacy requirement or permission of instructor.
  
  • HLTH 3150 - Community Health Agencies and Services

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Online
    Description: An overview of public and community health including history, management, prevention and epidemiology of disease. Emphasis on the role of community and government health agencies regarding health promotion and disease prevention activities.
    Pre-requisite(s): HLTH 3000  or HLTH 3050 .
  
  • HLTH 3160 - Principles of Health Behavior

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Description: The course provides a comprehensive overview of theories and models that explain and modify health behaviors. The models and theories are viewed from a multidisciplinary perspective and are applied to health behaviors among both normal and special populations.
    Pre-requisite(s): HLTH 3000 .
  
  • HLTH 3200 - Methods in Health Education

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Designed to appraise and utilize the different methods and aids used in teaching health and lifestyle management in the schools, community, worksite, and health care settings. Students develop skills in organizing, presenting, and evaluating learning experiences presented to target populations in the various settings.
    Pre-requisite(s): HLTH 3000  or HLTH 3050  or ESS 2200 .
  
  • HLTH 3320 - Health and Nutrition in the Older Adult

    Credits: (3)
    Description: The developmental process of late adulthood with focus on the physiological age-related changes provides the foundation for understanding physical, mental, and social health and well-being in the older adult. Nutrition and exercise assessments and prescriptions, clinical services, community and social support services, complementary and alternative medicine, and other topics are explored in the context of promoting healthy aging.
    Pre-requisite(s): NUTR 1020  or HLTH 1020 .
  
  • HLTH 3400 - Substance Abuse Prevention

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Online
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Online
    Description: Study of legal and illegal drugs from a pharmacological, historical, psychosocial, and behavioral perspective. Emphasis on primary prevention concepts and responsible consumerism. Education students can receive “Substance Abuse Certification” from the Utah State Office of Education.
  
  • HLTH 3420 - Multicultural Health and Nutrition

    Credits: (3)
    Description: The application and understanding of social, religious, economic and aesthetic qualities of foods provides the knowledge for the explorations of the food patterns of various cultures. The understanding or world food problems as they pertain to the health will also be discussed.
    Pre-requisite(s): NUTR 1020  or HLTH 1020  and NUTR 2320 .
    This course is taught Web enhanced.
  
  • HLTH 3500 - Human Sexuality

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Online
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Online
    Description: A survey course of the biomedical and psychosocial forces which shape our sexuality. The focus will be upon the scholarly study of the biological, social, psychological, and spiritual dimensions of human sexuality.
  
  • HLTH 4013 - Health Promotion Research and Assessment

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Application of research methods used both in assessing individual and community needs for health education, and in assessing the effectiveness of health education programs.
    Pre-requisite(s): HLTH 3000  and PUBH 3200 .
  
  • HLTH 4150 - Needs Assessment & Planning Health Promotion Programs

    Credits: (4)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Conducting needs assessment and planning health promotion programs in a community, occupational, school or clinical setting.
    Pre-requisite(s): HLTH 3000 .
  
  • HLTH 4220 - Women’s Health Issues

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: A feminist perspective and analysis of the psychological, cultural and political health related issues that impact women throughout the life span.
    Pre-requisite(s): Upper division standing or consent of instructor.
    (Cross listed with Women’s Studies)
  
  • HLTH 4250 - Contemporary Health Issues of Adolescents

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Online
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Online
    Description: Provides professionals who work with adolescents an overview of both the school health program and health issues prevalent among teens.
  
  • HLTH 4300 - Health Education in the Elementary School

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Provides elementary school teachers the resources and skills needed to teach the Utah Healthy Lifestyles curriculum.
  
  • HLTH 4700 - Wellness Coaching

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Wellness coaching provides a highly effective and focused approach towards improving people’s individual health habits and involves coaching people towards achieving their personal, health, and wellness goals.  Students with an interest in wellness coaching will gain a broad overview of the field including an introduction to the application of wellness coaching tools, theory, concepts and techniques.
    Pre-requisite(s): HLTH 2400 , HLTH 3200 .
  
  • HLTH 4800 - Individual Projects

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: A comprehensive study or project in the field of Health Education. Hours to be arranged for seniors only.
    May be repeated 2 times up to 3 credit hours.
  
  • HLTH 4860 INT - Field Experience

    Credits: (1-6)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Work experience which applies prior academic learning in a supervised setting.
    Pre-requisite(s): HLTH 3000 , HLTH 3100 , HLTH 3200 , HLTH 4150 .
    May be repeated 5 times up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • HLTH 4890 INT - Cooperative Work Experience

    Credits: (1-6)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: A continuation of HLTH 2890 .
    May be repeated 5 times up to 6 credit hours.
    Note: This course is offered as needed.
  
  • HLTH 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs

    Credits: (1-6)
    Workshop
    Description: Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
    May be repeated for a total maximum of 6 credit hours.
    Note: This course is taught as needed.
  
  • HLTH 4990 - Senior Seminar

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: This is a capstone course of Health Promotion seniors only. Summarizes the experiences of the Health Promotion Major, addresses future alternatives and prepares students for employment now and/or graduate study.
  
  • HLTH 6250 - Contemporary Health Issues of Adolescents

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Online
    Description: Provides professionals who work with adolescents an overview of both the school health program and health issues prevalent among teens.
  
  • HLTH 6300 - Health Education in the Elementary School

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Provides elementary school teachers the resources and skills needed to teach the Utah Healthy Lifestyles curriculum.
  
  • HNRS 1110 HU - Introduction to Honors: The Construction of Knowledge

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Description: An interdisciplinary class introducing students to the different ways university disciplines see the world and construct meaning.
    A student may repeat a course number for up to 6 credits if the course name, course syllabus, and faculty/instructor teaching the course is different.
  
  • HNRS 1500 PS - Perspectives in the Physical Sciences

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: An interdisciplinary approach to the physical sciences. This introductory class deals with basic concepts, problems and issues of the physical sciences.
    A student may repeat a course number for up to 6 credits if the course name, course syllabus, and faculty/instructor teaching the course is different.
  
  • HNRS 1510 LS - Perspectives in the Life Sciences

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: An interdisciplinary approach to the life sciences. This introductory class deals with basic concepts, problems and issues of the life sciences.
    A student may repeat a course number for up to 6 credits if the course name, course syllabus, and faculty/instructor teaching the course is different.
  
  • HNRS 1520 SS - Perspectives in the Social Sciences

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: An interdisciplinary introduction to the social sciences. This introductory course deals with the basic concepts, methods, models and issues of the social sciences.
    A student may repeat a course number for up to 6 credits if the course name, course syllabus, and faculty/instructor teaching the course is different.
  
  • HNRS 1530 CA - Perspectives in the Creative Arts

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: An interdisciplinary introduction to the creative arts. This introductory class deals with basic concepts, problems and issues of the creative arts. 
    A student may repeat a course number twice for a maximum of  6 credits if the course name, course syllabus, and faculty/instructor teaching the course is different.
  
  • HNRS 1540 HU - Perspectives in the Humanities

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: An interdisciplinary approach to the arts and humanities. This introductory class deals with basic concepts, problems and issues of the arts and humanities.
    A student may repeat a course number for up to 6 credits if the course name, course syllabus, and faculty/instructor teaching the course is different.
  
  • HNRS 2010 HU - Exploring Key Concepts in the Disciplines: Humanities

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: This course will focus on the history and development of a central concept in the Humanities, using original sources as the primary class texts.
    Pre-requisite(s): Prior to taking this course students are strongly advised to take HNRS 1110 HU  and a 1000-level HNRS “Perspectives” General Education course.
    A student may repeat a course number for up to 6 credits if the course name, course syllabus, and faculty/instructor teaching the course is different.
  
  • HNRS 2020 CA - Exploring Key Concepts in the Disciplines: Creative Arts

    Credits: (3-6)
    Variable Title
    Description: This course will focus on a central concept in the Creative Arts, using original sources as the primary class texts.  Prior to taking this course students are strongly advised to take HNRS 1110  and a 1000-level HNRS “Perspectives” General Education course.
    A student may repeat a course number for up to 6 credits if the course name, course syllabus, and faculty/instructor teaching the course is different.
  
  • HNRS 2030 PS - Exploring Key Concepts in the Disciplines: Physical Sciences

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    Description: This course will focus on a central concept in the Physical Sciences, using original sources as the primary class texts.  Prior to taking this course students are strongly advised to take HNRS 1110  and a 1000-level HNRS “Perspectives” General Education course.
    A student may repeat a course number for up to 6 credits if the course name, course syllabus, and faculty/instructor teaching the course is different.
  
  • HNRS 2040 LS - Exploring Key Concepts in the Disciplines: Life Sciences

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: This course will focus on a central concept in the Life Sciences, using original sources as the primary class texts.  Prior to taking this course students are strongly advised to take HNRS 1110  and a 1000-level HNRS “Perspectives” General Education course.
    A student may repeat a course number for up to 6 credits if the course name, course syllabus, and faculty/instructor teaching the course is different.
  
  • HNRS 2050 SS - Exploring Key Concepts in the Disciplines: Social Science

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    Description: This course will focus on the history and development of a central concept in the Social Sciences, using original sources as the primary class texts.
    A student may repeat a course number for up to 6 credits if the course name, course syllabus, and faculty/instructor teaching the course is different.
  
  • HNRS 2110 HU/SS - Intellectual Traditions: Great Ideas of the West in the Classical and Medieval Eras

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: A survey of influential ideas, literature and events that characterize antiquity and the middle ages in the Western world. This course is offered either for HU credit (2110A) or for SS credit (2110B).  Prior to taking this course students are strongly advised to take HNRS 1110  and a 1000-level HNRS “Perspectives” General Education course.
    A student may repeat a course number for up to 6 credits if the course name, course syllabus, and faculty/instructor teaching the course is different.
  
  • HNRS 2120 HU/SS - Intellectual Traditions: Great Ideas of the West in the Modern Era

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: A survey of the great ideas, literature and events that characterize Western civilization from the Renaissance to relativity. This course is offered either for HU credit (2120A) or for SS credit (2120B).  Prior to taking this course students are strongly advised to take HNRS 1110  and a 1000-level HNRS “Perspectives” General Education course.
    A student may repeat a course number for up to 6 credits if the course name, course syllabus, and faculty/instructor teaching the course is different.
  
  • HNRS 2130 HU/SS/DV - Intellectual Traditions: Great Ideas of the East

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: A survey of the great ideas, literature, religions and philosophical foundations of Asia. This course is offered either for HU credit (2130A) or for SS credit (2130B). This course also fills the Diversity requirement.  Prior to taking this course students are strongly advised to take HNRS 1110  and a 1000-level HNRS “Perspectives” General Education course.
    A student may repeat a course number for up to 6 credits if the course name, course syllabus, and faculty/instructor teaching the course is different.
  
  • HNRS 2830 - Directed Readings, Projects, and Research

    Credits: (1-3)
    Description: Individualized tutorial with a professor who may be selected from many possible disciplines.
    A student may repeat a course number for up to 6 credits if the course name, course syllabus, and faculty/instructor teaching the course is different.
  
  • HNRS 2900 - Honors Colloquium

    Credits: (1-3)
    Description: Varied topics as described in the semester schedule; topics will be drawn from disciplines across the entire campus; may be taken twice up to 3 credits with different course content: restricted to lower division credit.
    A student may repeat a course number for up to 6 credits if the course name, course syllabus, and faculty/instructor teaching the course is different.
  
  • HNRS 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs

    Credits: (1-6)
    Workshop
    Description: Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
    May be repeated for a total maximum of 6 credit hours.
  
  • HNRS 3110 - Great Books

    Credits: (3)
    Description: A selection of books that embody some of the great ideas, literature, and events influential in history.
    A student may repeat a course number for up to 6 credits if the course name, course syllabus, and faculty/instructor teaching the course is different.
  
  • HNRS 3900 - Honors Colloquium

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Varied topics as described in the semester schedule; topics will be drawn from disciplines across the entire campus.
    A student may repeat a course number for up to 6 credits if the course name, course syllabus, and faculty/instructor teaching the course is different.
  
  • HNRS 4830 - Directed Readings: Senior Project Research

    Credits: (1-3)
    Description: This class is taken in preparation for the HNRS 4990  Honors Senior Project. Class time is TBA, but students working towards their Honors Senior Project usually meet about seven times during the semester.
    A student may repeat a course number for up to 6 credits if the course name, course syllabus, and faculty/instructor teaching the course is different.
  
  • HNRS 4900 - Honors Colloquium

    Credits: (2-4)
    Description: Varied topics as described in the semester schedule; topics will be drawn from disciplines across the entire campus.
    A student may repeat a course number for up to 6 credits if the course name, course syllabus, and faculty/instructor teaching the course is different.
  
  • HNRS 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs

    Credits: (1-6)
    Workshop
    Description: Consult the semester class schedule for current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
    May be repeated for a total maximum of 6 credit hours.
  
  • HNRS 4990 - Honors Senior Project

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: This course offers a capstone senior project experience for students. All students aiming to complete University Honors must take this class in its 1-credit hour form. Students interested in completing additional research with the Honors Program may register for 2-3 credit hours as appropriate.
    A student may repeat a course number for up to 6 credits if the course name, course syllabus, and faculty/instructor teaching the course is different.
  
  • HTHS 1005 - Current Certification in Health Care

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Certificate programs provide a foundation for many of the Allied Health Professions.  This course allows students to obtain University credit for the completion of a certificate program.  Students should complete their certificate program prior to or during the semester in which they are enrolled in the course.  Certificates that currently qualify for this course are Certified Nurse Assistant.  Other certificates may be eligible on a case-by-case basis. Students may elect 1-3 credit hours for this course.  Required assignments will match the elected credit hours.
  
  • HTHS 1101 - Medical Terminology

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Description: A comprehensive overview of medical language. This course takes a body-systems approach to presenting the medical terminology associated with anatomy, physiology, diseases and treatments. Designed for all students interested in health sciences or a career in medicine.
  
  • HTHS 1103 - Introduction to Health Careers and Care in a Diverse Society

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: This course will compare and contrast diverse health careers. Students will discuss the history, providers, and delivery models involved in Health Care. The course will explore how such factors as economic class and status in groups such as gender, age, and physical ability affect health care professionals. Students will also explore numerous fields and opportunities in the Health Care Industry.
  
  • HTHS 1104 - Introductory Human Anatomy and Physiology

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem - Online
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem - Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem - Online
    Description: Introductory Human Anatomy and Physiology is a single semester 3 credit-hour course that focuses on the basic structure and function of the human body. Course topics include a basic introduction to atomic, molecular, cellular, and tissue levels of organization; and the integumentary, musculoskeletal, neuroendocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, and genitourinary systems. Course activities will enhance your understanding of the material by providing practice in critical thinking, content application, and data analysis.
  
  • HTHS 1108 - Biocalculations for Health Professions

    Credits: (5)
    Description: Fundamental mathematical concepts using health professions applications. Topics include: basic arithmetic, pre-algebra, beginning algebra, geometry, and statistics applied to solutions, dosage calculations, electrolytes, acid base balance, circulatory and urinary function, pulmonary function testing and energy and metabolism. This course does not meet the University’s quantitative literacy requirement.
    Note: This course is offered as needed.
  
  • HTHS 1110 LS - Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology I

    Credits: (4)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem - Online
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem - Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem - Online
    Description: Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology I is the first semester of a two-semester anatomy and physiology sequence that focuses on the structure and function of the human body.  Course module topics include: the atomic and molecular levels of organization, cell biology and metabolism, microbiology, and the integumentary, skeletal and muscular body systems.  Weekly integrated laboratory sessions serve to enhance the lectures through discussions, data analysis, hands-on activities, and activities utilizing cadaver specimens and interactive digital cadaver technology.  This course meets the life science (LS) general education learning outcomes for the university.  
    Suggested Requisite(s): Completion of HTHS 1101  and/or HTHS 1104  is strongly recommended.
    Note: Course may only be taken three times.
  
  • HTHS 1111 - Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology II

    Credits: (4)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Description: Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology II is the second semester of a two-semester anatomy and physiology sequence that focuses on the structure and function of the human body.  Course module topics include: the nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular (blood), cardiovascular (heart and blood vessels), respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive body systems.  Laboratory sessions serve to enhance the lectures through discussions, data analysis, hands-on activities, and activities utilizing cadaver specimens and interactive digital cadaver technology.
    Pre-requisite(s): HTHS 1110  with a grade of C or better.
  
  • HTHS 1120 - Case Studies in Health Sciences

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Description: Case Studies in Health Sciences is a course designed for students wishing to explore the interdisciplinary nature of health care using case study models. Each case study focuses on a disease process. Progression through each case study involves a review of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, medical terminology and a study of a variety of health professionals including their educational and training requirements. Additionally, the student will explore key medical diagnostic tests (e.g. laboratory, imaging) used in patient disease diagnosis, management and prevention. The course emphasizes the importance of the team approach to patient care.
    Pre-requisite(s): HTHS 1110  and HTHS 1111  or an equivalent course in anatomy and physiology.  Recommended prerequisite: HTHS 1101 .
  
  • HTHS 1130 - Common Medicines

    Credits: (3)
    Description: This is an introductory course that will provide information regarding proper drug usage for those without significant backgrounds in the Biological Sciences. The course primarily discusses over-the-counter medicines as well as prescription drug groups that are commonly used by the public. The overall objective of this course will be to provide information in such a way that individuals are able to make wise and appropriate choices, are more aware of possible drug-related problems, and will become well-informed consumers.
    May be repeated twice with a maximum of 6 credit hours.
    Note: This course is offered as needed.
  
  • HTHS 2230 - Introductory Pathophysiology

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Description: An introduction to the pathophysiologic disruptions of normal human body function, this course will emphasize disease mechanisms and the body’s response to restore homeostasis. Units of study include foundational concepts of cellular injury, genetics, acid-base, electrolyte, fluid balance and functional alterations of the immune, hematologic, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, musculoskeletal, and reproductive systems.
    Pre-requisite(s): Completion of HTHS 1110  and HTHS 1111 , or ZOOL 2200 , or an equivalent human physiology course with a grade of C or better.  Concurrent enrollment in HTHS 2231  is recommended.
  
  • HTHS 2231 - Introductory Pathophysiology Laboratory

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Description: Laboratory and computer exercises involving analysis of both clinical and laboratory data. Students evaluate signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of various pathological conditions and diseases.
    One two-hour laboratory session per week.
    Co-Requisite(s): HTHS 2230 .
  
  • HTHS 2240 - Introduction to Pharmacology

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Description: Introductory pharmacology course which covers pharmacological principles including modes of action, uses, modes of excretion, and patient side effects of various drug classes. The drugs are presented in a “system approach” with emphasis on medications utilized in diagnosing and treating diseases associated with the various body systems. Class format includes a 3 hour lecture class with students participating in oral presentations and case studies.  Recommended prerequisite: HTHS 1101 , HTHS 1110  and HTHS 1111 .
  
  • HTHS 2830 - Health Sciences Directed Readings

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Directed Readings in Health Sciences areas. Must have departmental approval.
    May be repeated twice with a maximum of 3 credit hours.
  
  • HTHS 2904 - Information Resources in the Health Professions

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem Online
    Description: Intended for students interested in the health professions, this one-credit hour course will assist in developing information literacy and research skills. Students completing this course will be able to use an academic library and the Internet to successfully identify, access, evaluate and use information resources to support academic and clinical success and lifelong learning. Emphasis is placed on resources in the health sciences.

     
    Cross-listed as LIBS 2904 .

  
  • HTHS 2910 IL - Health Information Literacy, Healthcare Systems & Career Exploration

    Credits: (4)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: HTHS 2910 is designed for students who are investigating healthcare systems and careers in healthcare, integrating content from both health sciences and information literacy.  The course explores pathways that can lead to meaningful and rewarding careers in healthcare, and techniques useful in applying and matriculating into these educational programs. Evidence-based practice is incorporated into the research process, enabling students to identify information needs, and to select, evaluate, and ultimately utilize health information to make informed decisions. This course emphasizes critical thinking and prepares students to join conversations on important topics in healthcare as informed and responsible participants. Ultimately, this course will enable students to approach our information landscape more critically, both as a consumer and creator of information and as a practitioner in the health sciences. This course fulfils the information literacy general education core requirement.
    Note: Cohort Code
  
  • HTHS 2990 - Health Sciences Seminar

    Credits: (1)
    Description: Presentations, group discussions and analysis of selected topics, designed to prepare the Health Science major for career opportunities in the job market and applying for Health Professions professional programs.
    May be repeated twice with a maximum of 3 credit hours.
    Note: This course is offered as needed.
  
  • HTHS 3240 - Pharmacology Principles and Clinical Applications

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Description: Pharmacology Principles and Clinical Applications is an upper division course designed for students who are pursuing a career in health, health education, or the health professions. This course will focus on pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, mechanisms of drug action, evidenced-based medicine, organ-systems approach to differential therapeutics, and topics of current relevancy. In addition, students will present on a pharmacology case or topic of their choice.
    Pre-requisite(s): HTHS 1111  or ZOOL 2200 , or an equivalent human physiology course.  HTHS 2230 - Introductory Pathophysiology  is also recommended.
  
  • HTHS 3328 - Pathophysiology of Cells and Tissues

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem Online
    Description: Pathophysiology of Cells and Tissues is a course that will emphasize disease mechanisms and the body’s response to restore homeostasis by presenting an orientation to disease as disordered physiology. This course describes the etiology, developmental considerations, pathogenesis and clinical manifestations of disease processes. Units of study focus on the interactions of cellular injury mechanisms, genetic disorders, neoplasia, and inflammatory and immune disorders.  WSU Online class only.
    Pre-requisite(s): HTHS 1111 , ZOOL 2200 , or equivalent human physiology course.
    May be repeated once for credit.
  
  • HTHS 3329 - Pathophysiology of Organs and Systems

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem Online
    Description: Pathophysiology of Organs and Systems is a course that will emphasize the mechanisms of disordered physiology that underlie disease conditions by analyzing the mechanism(s) of different disease states. Particular attention will be given to etiology, pathogenesis, developmental and environmental influences, and clinical manifestations. Units of study focus on the nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, musculoskeletal, and reproductive systems. WSU Online class only.
    Pre-requisite(s): HTHS 1111  or ZOOL 2200 , or equivalent human physiology course.
    May be repeated once for credit.
  
  • HTHS 3410 - Foundations of Health Science Technology

    Credits: (3)
    Description: The purpose of this course is to teach the student fundamental technological and pharmacological principles used in dental and medical equipment. It will be focused on criteria used by dental and medical personnel to make technology and pharmacology decisions.
    Note: This course is offered as needed.
  
  • HTHS 3412 - Health Science Technology Applications

    Credits: (3)
    Description: The purpose of this course is to teach students fundamental technological and pharmacological principles used in specific medical devices. The students will develop an understanding of different health science manufactured products and services and will receive exposure to industry representatives.
    Pre-requisite(s): HTHS 3410 .
    Note: This course is offered as needed.
  
  • HTHS 3997 - Digital EEG Concepts

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Description:

    This course is part of the Bachelor of Integrated Studies in Electroneurodiagnostics (END), a partnership between Weber State University and the END program at the University of Utah. Students will complete lecture and lab hours primarily at the University of Utah. In addition, five meetings during the fall semester will be required and there is a required research paper.

  
  • HTHS 3998 - Normal Adult EEG

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description:

    This course is part of the Bachelor of Integrated Studies in Electroneurodiagnostics (END), a partnership between Weber State University and the END program at the University of Utah. Students will complete lecture and lab hours primarily at the University of Utah. In addition, five meetings during the spring semester will be required and there is a required research paper.

  
  • HTHS 3999 - Artifacts in EEG

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description:

    This course is part of the Bachelor of Integrated Studies in Electroneurodiagnostics (END), a partnership between Weber State University and the END program at the University of Utah. Students will complete lecture and lab hours primarily at the University of Utah. In addition, five meetings during the spring semester will be required and there is a required research paper.

 

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